EP3888574A1 - In-vivo introducible antenna for detection of rf tags - Google Patents
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- This disclosure relates generally to interrogation and detection systems for the detection of radio-frequency (RF) tags, and more particularly, to insertable antennae for use within surgical sites.
- RF radio-frequency
- objects associated with a surgery may take a variety of forms.
- the objects may take the form of instruments, for instance scalpels, scissors, forceps, hemostats, and/or clamps.
- the objects may take the form of related accessories and/or disposable objects, for instance surgical sponges, gauzes, and/or pads. Failure to locate an object before closing the patient may require additional surgery, and in some instances may have serious adverse medical consequences.
- Some hospitals have instituted procedures which include checklists or requiring multiple counts to be performed to track the use and return of objects during surgery. Such a manual approach is inefficient, requiring the time of highly trained personnel, and is prone to error.
- transponders and a wireless interrogation and detection system.
- Such an approach employs wireless transponders (e.g., RFID tags) which are attached to various objects used during surgery.
- the interrogation and detection system includes a transmitter that emits pulsed wideband wireless signals (e.g., radio or microwave frequency) and a detector for detecting wireless signals returned by the transponders in response to the emitted pulsed wideband signals.
- pulsed wideband wireless signals e.g., radio or microwave frequency
- detector for detecting wireless signals returned by the transponders in response to the emitted pulsed wideband signals.
- Such an automated system may advantageously increase accuracy while reducing the amount of time required of highly trained and highly compensated personnel. Examples of such an approach are discussed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,026,818, issued Feb. 22, 2000 , and U.S. Patent Publication No. US 2004/0250819, published Dec. 16, 2004 .
- This disclosure relates to systems for detection of surgical objects and devices used in body cavities during surgery, specifically antennae to be inserted directly into a surgical site.
- the interrogation and detection system includes one or more RFID tags configured to transmit one or more return signals when energized, each RFID tag affixed to a surgical implement within the patient's body; a remote signal generator configured to generate an energizing signal for the one or more RFID tags; and an in-vivo introducible antenna operably coupled to the signal generator, the in-vivo introducible antenna configured to receive the one or more return signals transmitted by the one or more RFID tags when in an expanded state.
- the in-vivo introducible antenna is configured to a collapsed state, smaller than the expanded state, for insertion into the patient's body.
- the system may further include a trocar-cannula assembly including a tubular channel configured to facilitate passage of the in-vivo introducible antenna therethrough, wherein the in-vivo introducible antenna defines a shape having a dimension "D2"; and wherein the tubular channel defines a shape having a dimension "D1", such that the dimension "D1" of the tubular channel is less than the dimension "D2" of the in-vivo introducible antenna.
- a trocar-cannula assembly including a tubular channel configured to facilitate passage of the in-vivo introducible antenna therethrough, wherein the in-vivo introducible antenna defines a shape having a dimension "D2"; and wherein the tubular channel defines a shape having a dimension "D1", such that the dimension "D1" of the tubular channel is less than the dimension "D2" of the in-vivo introducible antenna.
- the in-vivo introducible antenna may include a semi-rigid elongated member supporting a flexible loop configured to fold in on itself when passing through the tubular channel of the trocar-cannula assembly, and to unfold upon exiting the tubular channel of the trocar-cannula assembly and entering the surgical site within the patient's body.
- the flexible loop may be composed of a shape memory alloy configured to automatically return to its initial shape in the absence of external forces.
- the initial shape of the flexible loop portion of the in-vivo antenna may be circular.
- the flexible loop may be configured to be folded inward to form an elongated oval shape while being translated distally through the tubular channel.
- the flexible loop may be configured to be folded backwards to rest alongside the semi-rigid elongated member while being translated distally through the tubular channel.
- the flexible loop may be configured to be folded along the axis of the semi-rigid elongated member to form a crescent-shaped profile while being translated proximally through the tubular channel.
- the flexible loop may be tear drop-shaped.
- the flexible loop may be larger in size than the tubular channel.
- a method for detecting one or more surgical implements within a patient's body includes pushing an in-vivo introducible antenna distally through a channel having a dimension "D1" defined within a trocar-cannula assembly and into a surgical site within the patient's body, wherein a portion of the in-vivo introducible antenna will automatically return to an original shape having a dimension "D2", such that the dimension "D1" of the tubular channel is less than the dimension "D2" of the in-vivo introducible antenna; generating an energizing signal configured to stimulate the one or more RFID tags into transmitting a return signal; transmitting the energizing signal directly into the surgical site within the patient's body through the expanded portion of the in-vivo introducible antenna; scanning for any return signals from one or more RFID tags affixed to each surgical implement placed within the patient's body before the surgery began; and alerting the clinician to the presence of the one or more RFID tags affixed to
- the in-vivo introducible antenna may include of a semi-rigid elongated member supporting a flexible loop, where the flexible loop is the portion of the in-vivo introducible antenna configured to automatically unfold to occupy an expanded area.
- the method may further include pulling the unfolded flexible loop portion of the in-vivo introducible antenna proximally through the aperture and channel of the trocar-cannula assembly such that the unfolded flexible loop is compressed by the channel and collapses in on itself.
- the compression of the flexible loop portion may facilitate complete withdrawal of the in-vivo introducible antenna from the trocar-cannula assembly.
- the flexible loop portion may be circular in shape and configured to fold along an axis of the semi-rigid elongated member to form a crescent-shaped profile while being pulled proximally through the channel of the trocar-cannula assembly.
- a resizable in-vivo introducible antenna for insertion into a surgical site and detection of RFID tagged surgical implements within a patient's body.
- the Antenna includes a semi-rigid elongated member configured to be translated through a tubular channel, wherein the tubular channel defines a shape having a dimension "D1"; and a flexible loop operably coupled to the semi-rigid member, wherein the flexible loop defines a shape with a dimension "D2", such that the dimension "D1" of the tubular channel is less than the dimension "D2" of the in-vivo introducible antenna.
- the flexible loop may be composed of a shape memory alloy configured to automatically return to an initial shape in the absence of external forces.
- the flexible loop may be sizably adjustable such that the flexible loop can be reshaped to conform to its surroundings.
- the initial shape of the flexible loop may be a circle.
- the flexible loop may be configured to be folded backwards to rest alongside the semi-rigid elongated member while being inserted into the surgical site within the patient's body.
- the flexible loop may be configured to be folded along the longitudinal axis of the semi-rigid elongated member to form a crescent-shaped profile while being withdrawn from the surgical site within the patient's body.
- FIG. 1 depicts a surgical environment "E" in which a medical provider 12 operates an interrogation and detection system 10 for detection of RFID tags to ascertain the presence or absence of objects 100a in a patient 18.
- the interrogation and detection system 10 may include a signal generator 200, and an antenna 300 coupled to the signal generator 200 by one or more communication paths, for example coaxial cable 250.
- the antenna 300 may take the form of a hand-held wand 300a.
- the object 100a may take a variety of forms, for example instruments, accessories and/or disposable objects useful in performing surgical procedures.
- the object 100a may take the form of scalpels, scissors, forceps, hemostats, and/or clamps.
- the objects 100a may take the form of surgical sponges, gauze and/or padding.
- the object 100a is tagged, carrying, attached or otherwise coupled to an RFID tag 100. Aspects of the interrogation and detection system 10 disclosed herein are particularly suited to operate with one or more RFID tags 100 which are not accurately tuned to a chosen or selected resonant frequency. Consequently, the RFID tags 100 do not require high manufacturing tolerances or expensive materials, and thus may be inexpensive to manufacture.
- the medical provider 12 may position the wand 300a approximate the patient 18 in order to detect the presence or absence of the one or more RFID tags 100 and hence an object 100a.
- the medical provider 12 may in some aspects move the wand 300a along and/or across the body of the patient 18.
- U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2004/0250819 to Blair et al. titled “Apparatus and Method For Detecting Objects Using Tags And Wideband Detection Device," filed March 29, 2004, the entire contents of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.
- interrogation and detection system 10 for detection of surgical implements 100a within a patient's body, includes a signal generator 200 to provide an energizing signal for one or more RFID tags 100 ( FIG. 1 ) affixed to an object 100a ( FIG. 1 ).
- Each RFID tag is configured to transmit a return signal when energized, such that an antenna 300 can detect the return signal and confirm the presence of objects 100a within the body of patient 18.
- the antenna 300 is operably coupled to the signal generator 200 via a communication cable 250. Where the communication cable 250 may be of variable length to provide greater range of motion to the clinician handling the antenna 300.
- the antenna 300 is an in-vivo introducible antenna 300 includes a semi-rigid elongated member 310 supporting a flexible loop 320 configured to be inserted into surgical site 15 within the body of patient 18. Accordingly, interrogation and detection system 10 further includes a trocar-cannula assembly or port 400 to provide an access point for in-vivo introducible antenna 300 to be inserted into the body of patient 18.
- trocar-cannula assembly 400 provides an elongated tubular channel 410 configured to facilitate the passage of in-vivo introducible antenna 300 therethrough. Further, a distal end of elongated tubular channel 410 must provide an open aperture 420 to grant the in-vivo introducible antenna 300 access to the surgical site 15 within the body of patient 18.
- in-vivo introducible antenna 300 includes a semi-rigid elongated member 310 supporting a flexible loop 320 and must be inserted into a surgical site 15 within the body of patient 18.
- flexible loop 320 occupies a region of space too large to be inserted through elongated tubular channel 410 or aperture 420 of trocar-cannula assembly 400, see FIGS. 4A and 4B .
- the increased size of flexible loop 320 is necessary to provide in-vivo introducible antenna 300 with a greater range of detection for return signals from RFID tagged objects within surgical site 15.
- flexible loop 320 of in-vivo introducible antenna 300 is composed of a shape memory alloy that is malleable enough to be compressed, folded, or otherwise reshaped to conform to its surroundings, while also being configured to automatically return to its original form when free from the influence of external forces. More specifically, the in-vivo introducible antenna 300 may be made from materials such as, nitinol, spring steel, silver, gold, copper, and various alloys of each listed material. In FIG.
- flexible loop 320 is initially circular in shape, but is compressed inward to form an elongated oval shape while being translated distally in direction "A1" through elongated tubular channel 410 toward the surgical site.
- flexible loop 320 Upon emerging through aperture 420 of elongated tubular channel 410 and entering the surgical site, flexible loop 320 automatically returns to its initial circular shape when free from the external influence of elongated tubular channel 410, as shown in FIG. 3B .
- the initial shape of flexible loop 320 may be non-circular, for example tear drop-shaped or oval.
- flexible loop 320 can be folded along a longitudinal axis of semi-rigid elongated member 310 to form a crescent shape while being translated proximally in direction "A2" through elongated tubular channel 410 away from the surgical site as shown in FIGS. 3C and 3D .
- the flexible loop 320 can be folded backward to rest alongside the semi-rigid elongated member 310 in addition to being compressed inward to form an elongated oval shape while being translated distally in direction "A1" through the tubular channel 410, only to automatically unfold and return to its original circular shape when free from the external influence of elongated tubular channel 410 upon emerging through aperture 420 and entering the surgical site, as shown in FIGS. 3E and 3F .
- in-vivo introducible antenna 300 occupies a region of space too large to be inserted through elongated tubular channel 410 or aperture 420 of trocar-cannula assembly 400 when free from the influence of external forces.
- FIG. 4A shows a frontal view of tubular channel 410, emphasizing that tubular channel 410 defines a generally circular shape having dimension or diameter "D1".
- FIG. 4B shows a top view of in-vivo introducible antenna 300, wherein the flexible loop 320 defines a generally circular shape having dimension or diameter "D2" when measured transversely relative to longitudinal axis "X".
- Longitudinal axis "X” runs parallel to the direction of movement of in-vivo introducible antenna 300 within tubular channel 410, and therefore transverse measurement of dimension "D2" of flexible loop 32 presents a more accurate basis for comparing the relative sizes of tubular channel 410 and flexible loop 320. From FIGS.
- FIG. 4C shows the elongated oval shape of flexible loop 320 due to compression forces exerted by the inner surface of elongated tubular channel 410 while being distally translated in direction, "A1" as shown in FIG 3A .
- FIG. 4C shows the elongated oval shape of flexible loop 320 due to compression forces exerted by the inner surface of elongated tubular channel 410 while being distally translated in direction, "A1" as shown in FIG 3A .
- FIG. 4D shows the crescent shape of flexible loop 320 as a result of being folded along longitudinal axis "X" of semi-rigid elongated member 310 while being proximally translated in direction "A2" through elongated tubular channel 410, as shown in FIG. 3D .
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- The present application claims the benefit of and priority to
U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 63/002,487, filed on March 31, 2020 - This disclosure relates generally to interrogation and detection systems for the detection of radio-frequency (RF) tags, and more particularly, to insertable antennae for use within surgical sites.
- It is often useful or important to determine whether objects associated with a surgery are present in a patient's body before completion of the surgery. Such objects may take a variety of forms. For example, the objects may take the form of instruments, for instance scalpels, scissors, forceps, hemostats, and/or clamps. Also, for example, the objects may take the form of related accessories and/or disposable objects, for instance surgical sponges, gauzes, and/or pads. Failure to locate an object before closing the patient may require additional surgery, and in some instances may have serious adverse medical consequences.
- Some hospitals have instituted procedures which include checklists or requiring multiple counts to be performed to track the use and return of objects during surgery. Such a manual approach is inefficient, requiring the time of highly trained personnel, and is prone to error.
- Another approach employs transponders and a wireless interrogation and detection system. Such an approach employs wireless transponders (e.g., RFID tags) which are attached to various objects used during surgery. The interrogation and detection system includes a transmitter that emits pulsed wideband wireless signals (e.g., radio or microwave frequency) and a detector for detecting wireless signals returned by the transponders in response to the emitted pulsed wideband signals. Such an automated system may advantageously increase accuracy while reducing the amount of time required of highly trained and highly compensated personnel. Examples of such an approach are discussed in
U.S. Pat. No. 6,026,818, issued Feb. 22, 2000 , and U.S. Patent Publication No.US 2004/0250819, published Dec. 16, 2004 . - Commercial implementation of such an automated system requires that the overall system be cost competitive and highly accurate. In particular, false negatives must be avoided to ensure that objects are not mistakenly left in the patient. Direct interrogation of the surgical site, by transmitting a probing signal from within the open surgical site is a straightforward approach to reducing the effect of signal interference due to external factors. However, the size of the transmitting antenna limits the utility of this option. The minimally invasive approach to modern surgery discourages clinicians from cutting large open wounds into the body of the patient. Instead of large cuts to access treatment sites within the body, small apertures provide access points for surgical tools to be used internally. These apertures are generally too small to facilitate insertion of transmitting antennae into the treatment site for direct interrogation.
- Furthermore, when trying to locate an RFID tagged item within the surgical site it is important for the antenna transmitting the probing signals and receiving the return signals to physically occupy as much space as possible, because larger antennae have a greater range of detection for return signals within the surgical site. Accordingly, it is desired to bypass external sources of signal interference by direct interrogation within the surgical site with a relatively large sizably adjustable antenna capable of passing through the small apertures generally employed in modern surgical practice.
- This disclosure relates to systems for detection of surgical objects and devices used in body cavities during surgery, specifically antennae to be inserted directly into a surgical site.
- One aspect of the disclosure is directed to an interrogation and detection system for detection of surgical implements within a patient's body. The interrogation and detection system includes one or more RFID tags configured to transmit one or more return signals when energized, each RFID tag affixed to a surgical implement within the patient's body; a remote signal generator configured to generate an energizing signal for the one or more RFID tags; and an in-vivo introducible antenna operably coupled to the signal generator, the in-vivo introducible antenna configured to receive the one or more return signals transmitted by the one or more RFID tags when in an expanded state. Wherein the in-vivo introducible antenna is configured to a collapsed state, smaller than the expanded state, for insertion into the patient's body.
- The system may further include a trocar-cannula assembly including a tubular channel configured to facilitate passage of the in-vivo introducible antenna therethrough, wherein the in-vivo introducible antenna defines a shape having a dimension "D2"; and wherein the tubular channel defines a shape having a dimension "D1", such that the dimension "D1" of the tubular channel is less than the dimension "D2" of the in-vivo introducible antenna.
- The in-vivo introducible antenna may include a semi-rigid elongated member supporting a flexible loop configured to fold in on itself when passing through the tubular channel of the trocar-cannula assembly, and to unfold upon exiting the tubular channel of the trocar-cannula assembly and entering the surgical site within the patient's body.
- The flexible loop may be composed of a shape memory alloy configured to automatically return to its initial shape in the absence of external forces.
- The initial shape of the flexible loop portion of the in-vivo antenna may be circular.
- The flexible loop may be configured to be folded inward to form an elongated oval shape while being translated distally through the tubular channel.
- The flexible loop may be configured to be folded backwards to rest alongside the semi-rigid elongated member while being translated distally through the tubular channel.
- The flexible loop may be configured to be folded along the axis of the semi-rigid elongated member to form a crescent-shaped profile while being translated proximally through the tubular channel.
- The flexible loop may be tear drop-shaped.
- The flexible loop may be larger in size than the tubular channel.
- According to another aspect, a method for detecting one or more surgical implements within a patient's body is provided. The method includes pushing an in-vivo introducible antenna distally through a channel having a dimension "D1" defined within a trocar-cannula assembly and into a surgical site within the patient's body, wherein a portion of the in-vivo introducible antenna will automatically return to an original shape having a dimension "D2", such that the dimension "D1" of the tubular channel is less than the dimension "D2" of the in-vivo introducible antenna; generating an energizing signal configured to stimulate the one or more RFID tags into transmitting a return signal; transmitting the energizing signal directly into the surgical site within the patient's body through the expanded portion of the in-vivo introducible antenna; scanning for any return signals from one or more RFID tags affixed to each surgical implement placed within the patient's body before the surgery began; and alerting the clinician to the presence of the one or more RFID tags affixed to each surgical implement upon detection of the one or more return signals.
- The in-vivo introducible antenna may include of a semi-rigid elongated member supporting a flexible loop, where the flexible loop is the portion of the in-vivo introducible antenna configured to automatically unfold to occupy an expanded area.
- The method may further include pulling the unfolded flexible loop portion of the in-vivo introducible antenna proximally through the aperture and channel of the trocar-cannula assembly such that the unfolded flexible loop is compressed by the channel and collapses in on itself.
- The compression of the flexible loop portion may facilitate complete withdrawal of the in-vivo introducible antenna from the trocar-cannula assembly.
- The flexible loop portion may be circular in shape and configured to fold along an axis of the semi-rigid elongated member to form a crescent-shaped profile while being pulled proximally through the channel of the trocar-cannula assembly.
- According to yet another aspect, a resizable in-vivo introducible antenna for insertion into a surgical site and detection of RFID tagged surgical implements within a patient's body is provided. The Antenna includes a semi-rigid elongated member configured to be translated through a tubular channel, wherein the tubular channel defines a shape having a dimension "D1"; and a flexible loop operably coupled to the semi-rigid member, wherein the flexible loop defines a shape with a dimension "D2", such that the dimension "D1" of the tubular channel is less than the dimension "D2" of the in-vivo introducible antenna.
- The flexible loop may be composed of a shape memory alloy configured to automatically return to an initial shape in the absence of external forces.
- The flexible loop may be sizably adjustable such that the flexible loop can be reshaped to conform to its surroundings.
- The initial shape of the flexible loop may be a circle.
- The flexible loop may be configured to be folded backwards to rest alongside the semi-rigid elongated member while being inserted into the surgical site within the patient's body.
- The flexible loop may be configured to be folded along the longitudinal axis of the semi-rigid elongated member to form a crescent-shaped profile while being withdrawn from the surgical site within the patient's body.
- In the drawings, identical reference numbers identify similar elements or acts. The sizes and relative positions of elements in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. For example, the shapes of various elements and angles are not drawn to scale, and some of these elements are arbitrarily enlarged and positioned to improve drawing legibility. Further, the particular shapes of the elements as drawn, are not intended to convey any information regarding the actual shape of the particular elements, and have been solely selected for ease of recognition in the drawings.
- Various aspects of the presently disclosed in-vivo introducible antennae, RF tags, and articles containing them are described herein below with reference to the drawings, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a surgical environment illustrating a medical provider using an interrogation and detection system to detect an object within a patient that is tagged with an RFID tag according to one illustrated aspect; -
FIG. 2 is a schematic illustration of an in-vivo introducible antenna for detection of surgical implements within a patient's body in active use within a surgical site; -
FIG. 3A is an enlarged perspective view of an in-vivo introducible antenna, in a compressed state, being pushed through a channel toward a surgical site within the patient's body; -
FIG. 3B is an enlarged perspective view of the in-vivo introducible antenna, in an expanded state, after being pushed through the channel ofFIG. 3A and emerging into the surgical site within the patient's body; -
FIG. 3C is an enlarged perspective view of an in-vivo introducible antenna being withdrawn from a surgical site within the patient's body; -
FIG. 3D is an enlarged perspective view of an in-vivo introducible antenna, in a folded state while being withdrawn from a surgical site within the patient's body; -
FIG. 3E is an enlarged perspective view of an in-vivo introducible antenna folded backwards while being pushed through a channel toward the surgical site within the patient's body; -
FIG. 3F is an enlarged perspective view of the in-vivo introducible antenna in a partially unfolded and expanded state, after being pushed through the channel ofFIG. 3E and emerging into a surgical site within the patient's body; -
FIG. 4A is a frontal view of an elongated tubular channel and aperture thereof of the trocar-cannula assembly shown inFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 4B is a profile view of the in-vivo introducible antenna ofFIGS. 1-3F in its initial expanded state as shown inFIG. 3B ; -
FIG. 4C is a profile view of the in-vivo introducible antenna compressed to form an elongated oval shape under the influence of the elongated tubular channel, as shown inFIG. 3A ; and -
FIG. 4D is a profile view of the in-vivo introducible antenna folded to form a crescent shape under the influence of the elongated tubular channel, as shown inFIG. 3D . - In the following description, certain specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of disclosed aspects. However, one skilled in the relevant art will recognize that aspects may be practiced without one or more of these specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, etc. In other instances, well-known structures associated with transmitters, receivers, or transceivers have not been shown or described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring descriptions of the aspects.
- Reference throughout this specification to "one aspect" or "an aspect" means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the aspect is included in at least one aspect. Thus, the appearances of the phrases "in one aspect" or "in an aspect" in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same aspect. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more aspects.
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FIG. 1 depicts a surgical environment "E" in which amedical provider 12 operates an interrogation anddetection system 10 for detection of RFID tags to ascertain the presence or absence ofobjects 100a in apatient 18. The interrogation anddetection system 10 may include asignal generator 200, and anantenna 300 coupled to thesignal generator 200 by one or more communication paths, for examplecoaxial cable 250. In one aspect of the interrogation anddetection system 10, theantenna 300 may take the form of a hand-held wand 300a. - The
object 100a may take a variety of forms, for example instruments, accessories and/or disposable objects useful in performing surgical procedures. For instance, theobject 100a may take the form of scalpels, scissors, forceps, hemostats, and/or clamps. Also for example, theobjects 100a may take the form of surgical sponges, gauze and/or padding. Theobject 100a is tagged, carrying, attached or otherwise coupled to anRFID tag 100. Aspects of the interrogation anddetection system 10 disclosed herein are particularly suited to operate with one ormore RFID tags 100 which are not accurately tuned to a chosen or selected resonant frequency. Consequently, the RFID tags 100 do not require high manufacturing tolerances or expensive materials, and thus may be inexpensive to manufacture. - In use, the
medical provider 12 may position the wand 300a approximate the patient 18 in order to detect the presence or absence of the one ormore RFID tags 100 and hence anobject 100a. Themedical provider 12 may in some aspects move the wand 300a along and/or across the body of thepatient 18. For a detailed description of an exemplary interrogation and detection system, reference may be made to commonly ownedU.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2004/0250819 to Blair et al. , titled "Apparatus and Method For Detecting Objects Using Tags And Wideband Detection Device," filed March 29, 2004, the entire contents of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein. - Referring now to
FIG. 2 , interrogation anddetection system 10, for detection ofsurgical implements 100a within a patient's body, includes asignal generator 200 to provide an energizing signal for one or more RFID tags 100 (FIG. 1 ) affixed to anobject 100a (FIG. 1 ). Each RFID tag is configured to transmit a return signal when energized, such that anantenna 300 can detect the return signal and confirm the presence ofobjects 100a within the body ofpatient 18. Theantenna 300 is operably coupled to thesignal generator 200 via acommunication cable 250. Where thecommunication cable 250 may be of variable length to provide greater range of motion to the clinician handling theantenna 300. - In one aspect of interrogation and
detection system 10, theantenna 300 is an in-vivo introducible antenna 300 includes a semi-rigidelongated member 310 supporting aflexible loop 320 configured to be inserted intosurgical site 15 within the body ofpatient 18. Accordingly, interrogation anddetection system 10 further includes a trocar-cannula assembly orport 400 to provide an access point for in-vivo introducible antenna 300 to be inserted into the body ofpatient 18. At a minimum, with reference toFIG. 2 trocar-cannula assembly 400 provides an elongatedtubular channel 410 configured to facilitate the passage of in-vivo introducible antenna 300 therethrough. Further, a distal end of elongatedtubular channel 410 must provide anopen aperture 420 to grant the in-vivo introducible antenna 300 access to thesurgical site 15 within the body ofpatient 18. - With additional reference to
FIGS. 3A-F , in-vivo introducible antenna 300, as noted above, includes a semi-rigidelongated member 310 supporting aflexible loop 320 and must be inserted into asurgical site 15 within the body ofpatient 18. When free from the influence of external forces,flexible loop 320 occupies a region of space too large to be inserted through elongatedtubular channel 410 oraperture 420 of trocar-cannula assembly 400, seeFIGS. 4A and 4B . The increased size offlexible loop 320 is necessary to provide in-vivo introducible antenna 300 with a greater range of detection for return signals from RFID tagged objects withinsurgical site 15. - In order to be inserted through elongated
tubular channel 410 andaperture 420 of trocar-cannula assembly 400 without sacrificing the benefits of having increased size,flexible loop 320 of in-vivo introducible antenna 300 is composed of a shape memory alloy that is malleable enough to be compressed, folded, or otherwise reshaped to conform to its surroundings, while also being configured to automatically return to its original form when free from the influence of external forces. More specifically, the in-vivo introducible antenna 300 may be made from materials such as, nitinol, spring steel, silver, gold, copper, and various alloys of each listed material. InFIG. 3A ,flexible loop 320 is initially circular in shape, but is compressed inward to form an elongated oval shape while being translated distally in direction "A1" through elongatedtubular channel 410 toward the surgical site. Upon emerging throughaperture 420 of elongatedtubular channel 410 and entering the surgical site,flexible loop 320 automatically returns to its initial circular shape when free from the external influence of elongatedtubular channel 410, as shown inFIG. 3B . Note, in other aspects the initial shape offlexible loop 320 may be non-circular, for example tear drop-shaped or oval. - In some aspects,
flexible loop 320 can be folded along a longitudinal axis of semi-rigidelongated member 310 to form a crescent shape while being translated proximally in direction "A2" through elongatedtubular channel 410 away from the surgical site as shown inFIGS. 3C and3D . In still other aspects, theflexible loop 320 can be folded backward to rest alongside the semi-rigidelongated member 310 in addition to being compressed inward to form an elongated oval shape while being translated distally in direction "A1" through thetubular channel 410, only to automatically unfold and return to its original circular shape when free from the external influence of elongatedtubular channel 410 upon emerging throughaperture 420 and entering the surgical site, as shown inFIGS. 3E and 3F . - Now referring to
FIGS. 4A-D , as noted above, in-vivo introducible antenna 300 occupies a region of space too large to be inserted through elongatedtubular channel 410 oraperture 420 of trocar-cannula assembly 400 when free from the influence of external forces. -
FIG. 4A shows a frontal view oftubular channel 410, emphasizing thattubular channel 410 defines a generally circular shape having dimension or diameter "D1". Similarly,FIG. 4B shows a top view of in-vivo introducible antenna 300, wherein theflexible loop 320 defines a generally circular shape having dimension or diameter "D2" when measured transversely relative to longitudinal axis "X". Longitudinal axis "X" runs parallel to the direction of movement of in-vivo introducible antenna 300 withintubular channel 410, and therefore transverse measurement of dimension "D2" of flexible loop 32 presents a more accurate basis for comparing the relative sizes oftubular channel 410 andflexible loop 320. FromFIGS. 4A and 4B , the dimensions "D1", "D2" oftubular channel 410 andflexible loop 320 show that "D2" is greater than "D1". Correspondingly, any measurement of size calculated based on dimensions "D1", "D2" will always show thatflexible loop 320 is larger in size thantubular channel 410, thereby emphasizing the need for in-vivo introducible antenna 300 to be sizably adjustable in order to pass throughelongated channel 410 and emerge out ofaperture 420.FIG. 4C shows the elongated oval shape offlexible loop 320 due to compression forces exerted by the inner surface of elongatedtubular channel 410 while being distally translated in direction, "A1" as shown inFIG 3A . Similarly,FIG. 4D shows the crescent shape offlexible loop 320 as a result of being folded along longitudinal axis "X" of semi-rigidelongated member 310 while being proximally translated in direction "A2" through elongatedtubular channel 410, as shown inFIG. 3D . - While aspects of the disclosure have been shown in the drawings, it is not intended that the disclosure be limited thereto, as it is intended that the disclosure be as broad in scope as the art will allow and that the specification be read likewise. Therefore, the above description should not be construed as limiting, but merely as exemplifications of particular aspects. Those skilled in the art will envision other modifications within the scope and spirit of the claims appended hereto.
- The invention may be described by reference to the following numbered paragraphs:-
- 1. An interrogation and detection system for detection of surgical implements within a patient's body, comprising:
- one or more RFID tags configured to transmit one or more return signals when energized, each RFID tag affixed to a surgical implement within the patient's body;
- a remote signal generator configured to generate an energizing signal for the one or more RFID tags; and
- an in-vivo introducible antenna operably coupled to the signal generator, the in-vivo introducible antenna configured to receive the one or more return signals transmitted by the one or more RFID tags when in an expanded state,
wherein the in-vivo introducible antenna is configured to a collapsed state, smaller than the expanded state, for insertion into the patient's body.
- 2. The system of paragraph 1, further comprising:
- a trocar-cannula assembly including a tubular channel configured to facilitate passage of the in-vivo introducible antenna therethrough,
wherein the in-vivo introducible antenna defines a shape having a dimension "D2";
and
wherein the tubular channel defines a shape having a dimension "D1", such that the dimension "D1" of the tubular channel is less than the dimension "D2" of the in-vivo introducible antenna.
- a trocar-cannula assembly including a tubular channel configured to facilitate passage of the in-vivo introducible antenna therethrough,
- 3. The system of paragraph 2, wherein the in-vivo introducible antenna includes a semi-rigid elongated member supporting a flexible loop configured to fold in on itself when passing through the tubular channel of the trocar-cannula assembly, and to unfold upon exiting the tubular channel of the trocar-cannula assembly and entering the surgical site within the patient's body.
- 4. The system of paragraph 3, wherein the flexible loop is composed of a shape memory alloy configured to automatically return to its initial shape in the absence of external forces.
- 5. The system of paragraph 4, wherein the initial shape of the flexible loop portion of the in-vivo antenna is circular.
- 6. The system of paragraph 5, wherein the flexible loop is configured to be folded inward to form an elongated oval shape while being translated distally through the tubular channel.
- 7. The system of paragraph 5, wherein the flexible loop is configured to be folded backwards to rest alongside the semi-rigid elongated member while being translated distally through the tubular channel.
- 8. The system of paragraph 5, wherein the flexible loop is configured to be folded along the axis of the semi-rigid elongated member to form a crescent-shaped profile while being translated proximally through the tubular channel.
- 9. The system of paragraph 5, wherein the flexible loop is tear drop-shaped.
- 10. The system of paragraph 2, wherein the flexible loop is larger in size than the tubular channel.
- 11. A method for detecting one or more surgical implements within a patient's body, comprising:
- pushing an in-vivo introducible antenna distally through a channel having a dimension "D1" defined within a trocar-cannula assembly and into a surgical site within the patient's body,
wherein a portion of the in-vivo introducible antenna will automatically return to an original shape having a dimension "D2", such that the dimension "D1" of the tubular channel is less than the dimension "D2" of the in-vivo introducible antenna; - generating an energizing signal configured to stimulate the one or more RFID tags into transmitting a return signal;
- transmitting the energizing signal directly into the surgical site within the patient's body through the expanded portion of the in-vivo introducible antenna;
- scanning for any return signals from one or more RFID tags affixed to each surgical implement placed within the patient's body before the surgery began; and
- alerting the clinician to the presence of the one or more RFID tags affixed to each surgical implement upon detection of the one or more return signals.
- pushing an in-vivo introducible antenna distally through a channel having a dimension "D1" defined within a trocar-cannula assembly and into a surgical site within the patient's body,
- 12. The method of paragraph 11, wherein the in-vivo introducible antenna includes of a semi-rigid elongated member supporting a flexible loop, where the flexible loop is the portion of the in-vivo introducible antenna configured to automatically unfold to occupy an expanded area.
- 13. The method of
paragraph 12, further including:
pulling the unfolded flexible loop portion of the in-vivo introducible antenna proximally through the aperture and channel of the trocar-cannula assembly such that the unfolded flexible loop is compressed by the channel and collapses in on itself. - 14. The method of paragraph 13, wherein the compression of the flexible loop portion facilitates complete withdrawal of the in-vivo introducible antenna from the trocar-cannula assembly.
- 15. The method of paragraph 14, wherein the flexible loop portion is circular in shape and configured to fold along an axis of the semi-rigid elongated member to form a crescent-shaped profile while being pulled proximally through the channel of the trocar-cannula assembly.
- 16. A resizable in-vivo introducible antenna for insertion into a surgical site and detection of RFID tagged surgical implements within a patient's body, comprising:
- a semi-rigid elongated member configured to be translated through a tubular channel,
wherein the tubular channel defines a shape having a dimension "D1"; and - a flexible loop operably coupled to the semi-rigid member,
wherein the flexible loop defines a shape with a dimension "D2", such that the dimension "D1" of the tubular channel is less than the dimension "D2" of the in-vivo introducible antenna.
- a semi-rigid elongated member configured to be translated through a tubular channel,
- 17. The antenna of paragraph 16, wherein the flexible loop is composed of a shape memory alloy configured to automatically return to an initial shape in the absence of external forces.
- 18. The antenna of paragraph 17, wherein the flexible loop is sizably adjustable such that the flexible loop can be reshaped to conform to its surroundings.
- 19. The antenna of
paragraph 18, wherein the initial shape of the flexible loop is a circle. - 20. The antenna of
paragraph 18, wherein the flexible loop is configured to be folded backwards to rest alongside the semi-rigid elongated member while being inserted into the surgical site within the patient's body.
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- An interrogation and detection system for detection of surgical implements within a patient's body, comprising:one or more RFID tags configured to transmit one or more return signals when energized, each RFID tag affixed to a surgical implement within the patient's body;a remote signal generator configured to generate an energizing signal for the one or more RFID tags; andan in-vivo introducible antenna operably coupled to the signal generator, the in-vivo introducible antenna configured to receive the one or more return signals transmitted by the one or more RFID tags when in an expanded state,
wherein the in-vivo introducible antenna is configured to a collapsed state, smaller than the expanded state, for insertion into the patient's body. - The system of claim 1, further comprising:
a trocar-cannula assembly including a tubular channel configured to facilitate passage of the in-vivo introducible antenna therethrough,wherein the in-vivo introducible antenna defines a shape having a dimension "D2"; andwherein the tubular channel defines a shape having a dimension "D1", such that the dimension "D1" of the tubular channel is less than the dimension "D2" of the in-vivo introducible antenna. - The system of claim 2, wherein the in-vivo introducible antenna includes a semi-rigid elongated member supporting a flexible loop configured to fold in on itself when passing through the tubular channel of the trocar-cannula assembly, and to unfold upon exiting the tubular channel of the trocar-cannula assembly and entering the surgical site within the patient's body.
- The system of claim 3, wherein the flexible loop is composed of a shape memory alloy configured to automatically return to its initial shape in the absence of external forces; preferably wherein the initial shape of the flexible loop portion of the in-vivo antenna is circular.
- The system of claim 4, wherein the flexible loop is configured to be folded inward to form an elongated oval shape while being translated distally through the tubular channel; and/or wherein the flexible loop is configured to be folded backwards to rest alongside the semi-rigid elongated member while being translated distally through the tubular channel; and/or wherein the flexible loop is configured to be folded along the axis of the semi-rigid elongated member to form a crescent-shaped profile while being translated proximally through the tubular channel.
- The system of claim 5, wherein the flexible loop is tear drop-shaped.
- The system of claim 2, wherein the flexible loop is larger in size than the tubular channel.
- A method for detecting one or more surgical implements within a patient's body, comprising:pushing an in-vivo introducible antenna distally through a channel having a dimension "D1" defined within a trocar-cannula assembly and into a surgical site within the patient's body,
wherein a portion of the in-vivo introducible antenna will automatically return to an original shape having a dimension "D2", such that the dimension "D1" of the tubular channel is less than the dimension "D2" of the in-vivo introducible antenna;generating an energizing signal configured to stimulate the one or more RFID tags into transmitting a return signal;transmitting the energizing signal directly into the surgical site within the patient's body through the expanded portion of the in-vivo introducible antenna;scanning for any return signals from one or more RFID tags affixed to each surgical implement placed within the patient's body before the surgery began; andalerting the clinician to the presence of the one or more RFID tags affixed to each surgical implement upon detection of the one or more return signals. - The method of claim 8, wherein the in-vivo introducible antenna includes of a semi-rigid elongated member supporting a flexible loop, where the flexible loop is the portion of the in-vivo introducible antenna configured to automatically unfold to occupy an expanded area.
- The method of claim 9, further including:
pulling the unfolded flexible loop portion of the in-vivo introducible antenna proximally through the aperture and channel of the trocar-cannula assembly such that the unfolded flexible loop is compressed by the channel and collapses in on itself; preferably wherein the compression of the flexible loop portion facilitates complete withdrawal of the in-vivo introducible antenna from the trocar-cannula assembly. - The method of claim 10, wherein the flexible loop portion is circular in shape and configured to fold along an axis of the semi-rigid elongated member to form a crescent-shaped profile while being pulled proximally through the channel of the trocar-cannula assembly.
- A resizable in-vivo introducible antenna for insertion into a surgical site and detection of RFID tagged surgical implements within a patient's body, comprising:a semi-rigid elongated member configured to be translated through a tubular channel,
wherein the tubular channel defines a shape having a dimension "D1"; anda flexible loop operably coupled to the semi-rigid member,
wherein the flexible loop defines a shape with a dimension "D2", such that the dimension "D1" of the tubular channel is less than the dimension "D2" of the in-vivo introducible antenna. - The antenna of claim 12, wherein the flexible loop is composed of a shape memory alloy configured to automatically return to an initial shape in the absence of external forces; preferably wherein the flexible loop is sizably adjustable such that the flexible loop can be reshaped to conform to its surroundings.
- The antenna of claim 13, wherein the initial shape of the flexible loop is a circle.
- The antenna of claim 14, wherein the flexible loop is configured to be folded backwards to rest alongside the semi-rigid elongated member while being inserted into the surgical site within the patient's body.
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